KS2 · Physical education · Year 6
Mirroring on apparatus
Gymnastics: matching and mirroring
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Your learning goal
I can create a sequence of 3 mirrored movements that flow, with extension and control, on a variety of apparatus.
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Mirroring on apparatus: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can create a sequence of 3 mirrored movements that flow, with extension and control, on a variety of apparatus.
Key learning points
- Move: quality mirrored movements on apparatus with control and extension must create a mirror image within our pair.
- Think: creating mirrored movements on a variety of apparatus requires decision making to ensure the movements flow.
- Connect: performing mirrored movements on apparatus requires communication to ensure fluidity and accurate timing.
- Feel: testing and creating high quality mirrored movements on apparatus with a partner requires self-motivation.
Words to know
- mirroring
- performing movements together while creating a mirror image of each other
- quality
- the good characteristics of the performance that suggest the movements and balances are performed correctly
- variety
- having lots of different apparatus to choose from and use
Common mistakes
Pupils move in the wrong direction so they are parallel instead of mirroring. When pupils perform their sequence on apparatus, they lose control, extension and flow.
Practise mirrored movements to create muscle memory. Pupils should adapt their sequences to work on apparatus so they don't lose quality. Pupils can also focus on communication to help improve the quality of their sequence on apparatus.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Whenver you are using apparatus, revisit any safety requirements that you may need to discuss with pupils. Use music with a strong beat to help pupils develop better timing. Encourage simple movements performed well, rather than complex movements which look messy.